[Wheels For 2006 Outback]

If you look in the Owner's Manual under snow tires you'll see recommendations for 16 or 17" rims.

 

The steel rims are hard to find. Most folks buy cheap alloys with snows mounted. Tirerack and tires.com have different styles available.

 

I mounted Nokian RSI snows on the stock rims. Then I purchased a set of 17"x7" BBS RK rims with BBS center caps from a SAAB dealer (for the SAABARU). They were $500 for four (they usually sell for around $250 each) with lugs, center caps and stems and weigh 18 lbs. On subaruoutback,.org or legacygt.com you will find many threads and pictures of different rims.

 

 

Ranger83,

Now that you have purchased the Nokian RSI's are you happy with them? Did you go with the stock size tire - P225/55R17 or the optional size - P215/55R17?

[Wheels For 2006 Outback]

Some opinions please. Just purchased my second Outback. A 2006 wagon with 2.5 L. Very happy so far with 2500 miles on her. The stock tires seem OK all around but with this winter promising to be pretty bad here in northeast Ohio I'm thinking about dedicated Winter tires.

 

When did Subaru go to the 17" Wheels? I would like to buy an old set of wheels for winter use but i think the 17" Wheels are new to the 2006 year.

 

Is it or can it be damaging to your wheels to change tires on them twice a year?

 

One other thing. I've read all the threads on head gasket failure. Has this been fixed in the newest model years or is this still a real threat. I've noticed that this Subaru engine runs very hot. The guage is always half way so I know the engine is running within factory specifications, but it is the hotest running engine I've ever seen. Even the heat is so hot it feels like it could burn you if you left your hand in front of the vents. I wonder if this could be good for any engine.

 

Thanks

Overthehill

Overthehill,

Did you ever make a decision on the wheels for your 2006? I was also considering another set for my 2006 OB and winter use. I was going to purchase 16 inch Subaru ones from a salvage yard and purchase tires that are very close to the same outside diameter as the stock tires. Have not done so yet, but maybe soon...

[Just Received My 2006 Outback Limited]

rear diff for the back and the lil plate that covers the bottom of the engine cross member for using a floor jack on it. As for the front, there should still be "subaru frame rails" the jack stands will go there.

 

And for the back, I'd use the control arm...

Thanks torxxx,

Tell me more about these frame rails. Are they the rails a few inches inside of the normal jacking location behind the front wheels or are they the same as the normal jacking location (emergency tire changing), just below the doors? As I look under the vehicle I see two support channels. One on each side of the vehicle. These channels have drain holes through them. Are these channels strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle?

[Just Received My 2006 Outback Limited]

Hello to all you Subaru Nuts,

I just picked up my new outback on Friday from Larry H. Miller in Salt Lake City. I had sometime to look it over this past Saturday. Things have changed some from my 2002 outback. Looks like Subaru has cheapened a few things - more plastic. I guess that's expected in an dog eat dog economy. I drove it home to Idaho Falls (250 miles) and it rides and drives wonderfully.

 

I've got questions that I know someone will have an answers to.

 

Using a floor jack, where is the best place to lift the front and rear ends from?

 

Where is the recommended locations for positioning jackstands?

 

Where is the best place to purchase service manuals?